Rohit mentally prepared for debut at SCG

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma says he is mentally prepared to make his Test debut against Australia, should he be picked to replace an out-of-form Virat Kohli for the second Test at Sydney.

Rohit said that he was mentally prepared and he is ready to give his 100%. Kohli is under pressure after scoring 11 and 0 in the opening Test and critics have questioned his place in the side.

In an interview to cricinfo.com, Rohit stated, "As far as the team combination is concerned, we have not decided anything yet. Tomorrow we will have a better idea as to what the wicket will be like. I will also be told whether I am playing or not."

Rohit pointed out that the morale in the team was very good. He said that the team met together and they did not think about what happened at the MCG.

"We spoke about what we went wrong, and what we need to do, and stuff like that. Which always happens, whether you win or lose. That is nothing new for us. As I said, we need to keep doing the right things," he added.

Rohit said the Australian bowlers were impressive but denied that the Indian batsmen were intimidated. "They really bowled well. Our batters also batted well in the first innings, but somehow we didn't manage that in the second."